Cagle's Answers to Parliamentary Procedure Questions

Here you will find my comments in response to questions sent to me by e-mail out of my parliamentary procedure page. I answer these questions as a community service and in the hope that better understanding of parliamentary principles may make the world a happier place in which to live and work.

If you have a question, please feel free to ask!

The questions and answers are organized and grouped in general categories to make them easier to find and faster to download on your browser. Just click on the question areas you'd like to look at. The questions are in bold to help you see them. This webpage was last edited 29 September 2007.

Abstentions and Effect on Voting
Conflict in Meetings and Organizations
Preventing Hostile Amendments

Appointed Positions
Debate
Quorum

Board of Directors vs. The Members
Invalid Motions
Robert's, Sturgis, and other manuals

Bylaws
Minutes
Tie Votes

Calling the Question
Minority Report
Voting, majority v. 2/3, proxy voting

Can the chair debate and vote?
Officers

Changing Things Previously Adopted
Organizing, Reorganizing, and Renewal

Link to Cagle's Parliamentary Procedure Page

Abstentions and Effect on Voting	Conflict in Meetings and Organizations	Preventing Hostile Amendments
Appointed Positions	Debate	Quorum
Board of Directors vs. The Members	Invalid Motions	Robert's, Sturgis, and other manuals
Bylaws	Minutes	Tie Votes
Calling the Question	Minority Report	Voting, majority v. 2/3, proxy voting
Can the chair debate and vote?	Officers
Changing Things Previously Adopted	Organizing, Reorganizing, and Renewal	Link to Cagle's Parliamentary Procedure Page